12 Industrial Decor Items That Add an Old-School Edge

What's black and gray with distressed wooden accents all over? The open-floor home outfitted in industrial decor details! This style is one that lets you go either big or small, adding a couple of vintage-style touches to a contemporary room to add interest or grit, or dressing an entire studio or loft in the urban-rustic style. Though it works best in high-ceilinged rooms (evoking the warehouse look from which the style originated), the wood and metal pairing, in dark or neutral tones is fortunately quite versatile. To add some good old-fashioned grit to your space, here are 12 industrial decor picks.

We like the anachronistic feel of using this rustic-industrial table, complete with decorative casters, as a hub in the living room for all of your high-tech entertainment. A 40-inch TV screen can fit comfortably atop of this media console, along with your streaming devices, with the two shelves below kept free for curio display.

You don't need an open floor plan or a high-ceiling loft to incorporate industrial ruggedness into your home — these burnished steel-and-elm wood counter stools are all you need. Seat these in a set of two or four at the counter for a well-placed dose of reclaimed charm.

The industrial style doesn't adhere strictly to a certain time period — anywhere from the 1800s to the very early 20th century is visually referenced in this style as a whole. A full-sized phonograph would certainly make a striking statement, but unless you've got a library of records tucked away, it might not be terribly practical. Opt for this chic Bluetooth gramophone instead, allowing you to play anything from jazz to EDM up to 33 feet away through its sleek steel horn.

Pulleys, corkscrews, levers — any kind of simple machine that can be incorporated into your decor is ideal in the rustic-industrial household. This accent table can be cranked to adjust to the perfect height, while the mango-wood top is appropriately distressed but a fresh stylistic accent against the cast-iron frame.

Tuck it below an entryway bench, inside one of the compartments of a sideboard, or just out in the open beside the couch — anywhere you place it, this iron grid storage basket keeps the extras corralled in a low-key, clean-lined way.

The softer side of industrial. This lightweight mint metal chair features beautiful gold-painted scrollwork patterns and works wonderfully as a dining chair amongst a rakishly mismatched group of seats flanking the dinner table.

This five-tier bookcase provides ample space for your hardcover collection. Its exposed pipe-shaped beams, offset by solid hardwood shelves, have the stripped-down architecture synonymous with industrial design, with all of the space and functionality that the modern home needs.

We like the juxtaposition of this cushy Chesterfield armchair against a minimal, bare-bones warehouse-like backdrop. The antiqued-sienna sheen of the leather is rich in the contemporary setting, but stays consistent with the dark color palette of the industrial-inspired space.

Extend the antique look into the office. This knob-operated desk lamp combines a wooden base and with cool metal architecture, bringing the gritty wrought-iron look desk-side.

Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie oversees the home decor vertical of BestProducts.com, and has been researching and testing out home and bedding products for the site since joining the team in 2015 — her work can also be found on Elle Decor and House Beautiful.

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